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An ongoing expansion at the Tyson Foods plant in Caseyville, Illinois will lead to 400 new jobs.

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It’s my pleasure to unveil Freedom of the Press Foundation’s 2022 Impact Report.

I’m Bevyn Howard, and I joined FPF as a grant writer this year. Every day I am in absolute awe of the expertise my teammates bring to the press freedom space. I wanted to honor their work in this annual impact report by adding more visuals than ever before and creating deeper dives into our most exciting projects so you, our supporters, can join us in recognizing another successful year.

Here are five highlights from the 2022 Impact Report:

1. Showcasing FPF’s decade of impact

FPF was founded 10 years ago, and let me tell you — a lot has happened. Find some of FPF’s biggest milestones in this timeline, as we continue to evolve to meet the needs of journalists and whistleblowers.

2. Streamlining SecureDrop with the SecureDrop Workstation

The next generation of SecureDrop, the SecureDrop Workstation, is genuinely a mind-blowing project. Developed as a way for journalists and sources to communicate safely, SecureDrop allows ground-breaking news to reach your front page. Read here as I break down — in a way even we non-engineers can appreciate — how we are advancing SecureDrop.

3. Visualizing threats against press freedom

As someone who geeks out over data and real-time visualizations, the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker’s website is truly a site to be seen. By documenting nearly every press freedom violation in the United States, the Tracker remains a vital resource for reporting on threats against journalists. And this redesign brings you closer to the data than ever.

4. Mapping all the places we go for digital security training

I’m always trying to keep up with the time zones and locations of FPF’s digital security training team as they work around the globe to teach journalists how to protect themselves, their fearless reporting, and their sources. Explore the incredible reach of the trainers in 2022 (and these are just the places we can show you).

5. Highlighting staff favorites from the year

When you’re a fan of everything your organization does, having to pick what goes into an impact report is hard. So I asked FPFers what moments and milestones from this past year stood out to them. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at some of the wins we’re celebrating.

In my first year at FPF I’ve had the privilege to witness the incredible impact of this organization, and I hope this report does that work justice. The role of journalism in our democracy cannot be overstated, and I am thankful to work for an organization that provides the tools and training journalists need to inform the public. Find the entire 2022 Impact Report below, or download a copy (PDF).

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A clerk at the gas station told 5 On Your Side the stolen car was not an employee’s car but belonged to someone in the area.

City leaders are planning on bringing back the program with limitations. It was banned last summer after unruly behavior downtown.

St. Louis County government elected leaders were sworn in at the start of the New Year.

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Rap artist Afroman’s biggest hit is “Because I Got High,” a track that details how his best intentions were undone by his weed intake. So, one might reasonably suspect marijuana might be found at his residence. But there’s very little that’s reasonable about what happened to Afroman four months ago. Earlier this year, he became […]

On Tuesday morning in Hillsboro, some people are heading to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department to have a few cocktails.

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Mild weather Tuesday meant another chance for outside time this January. But with plenty of winter to go and spring storms on the horizon, the National Weather Service in St. Louis is ready for storm spotter classes.

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Governments will be allowed to use up to $10 million or 30% of their American Rescue Plan allotment, whichever is greater, for such transportation infrastructure.

GODFREY – To kick off a new year of celebrating local small businesses, Riverbend Kitchen and More, LLC was honored as the January 2023 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. Owned by Terri Hart, Riverbend Kitchen and More has been in business for over nine years now, with six employees at its location in Alton at 215 Herbert Street. RKM specializes in kitchen and bath remodels, but can also provide bars, built-ins, and more. “We consider ourselves a boutique that will work with customers from concept to completion,” noted General Manager Deehan Coffman. “We provide full installations or can work with your contractor. We want to see your dream come to life in your home.” RKM recently added a new designer to its staff and is looking to add still more team members very soon. “Our showroom is constantly changing to keep up with current trends as well,” Coffman added. “We are also expanding to the Soulard

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ALTON - Alton officials are excited about the progress that is underway on the Riverview Soil Stabilization Project in the winter months. Other than the brisk zero-degree temps for a week near Christmas, Alton's winter weather has been mild for continuous Riverview work, Public Works Director Mike Parsons said. “The work continues on the Riverview Soil Stabilization Project,” he said. “GSI, a company out of Denver, Colorado, has the contract for the work from FEMA. Considerable progress is being made overall to date.” Sheppard Morgan & Schwaab, Inc., is the civil engineer for the project. Justin Kleinschmidt is the lead for SMS in the engineering part of the work. “During the winter of 2019 and 2020, emergency steps were taken to make the Riverview Drive site safe, with emergency repairs performed in collaboration with FEMA,” Kleinschmidt said previously. “At that time, it was decided that a slope stabilization contractor should prepare

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Forest Park is in the running for the title of America’s “Best City Park” as part of a national poll conducted by USA TODAY.

EDWARDSVILLE – The City is seeking participation in an online survey as part of an ongoing effort to engage the public on the topic of race relations in Edwardsville. The 2023 Race Relations and Equality Survey is available now through Friday, February 17, on the City’s website at: cityofedwardsville.com/racerelations2023 The survey is anonymous and seeks input on participants’ experiences and observations about Edwardsville in regard to race relations and equality. The survey is open to residents and non-residents, and is estimated to take five to 10 minutes: cityofedwardsville.com/racerelations2023 to complete. This is the second Race Relations and Equality Survey put forth by the City. Edwardsville’s Human Relations Committee, which works with City officials to ensure equal treatment and opportunities for everyone in Edwardsville, is overseeing the survey process. The first such questionnaire was undertaken in 2020 as part of a wide-ranging effort initiated

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, has some 13 million items in its collection. Now, 100 of them are featured in an online gallery of 3D images that can be enlarged, turned upside down or spun around. Museum director Christina Shutt explains the 3D imaging project and talks about the history of some of the artifacts.